Monday, October 10, 2011

As the human-dominated Calahrian Empire struggles to maintain its hold on power in the face of armed rebellion from within, the Iron Elves’ perilous quest to defeat the power-hungry elf witch, the Shadow Monarch, takes on greater urgency. The Iron Elves, shunned by their own people for bearing the mark of the Shadow Monarch, and desperately wanting to forever erase this shame, became legendary for their prowess on the battlefield as the Calahrian Imperial Army’s elite shock troops. But when their commanding officer, Konowa Swift Dragon, murdered the Viceroy of Elf kyna, he was exiled, and these brave elves were banished to a remote desert outpost, doomed and leaderless, their honor in tatters. Recalled to duty to reform his regiment from the dregs of the Imperial Army, Konowa thwarted the plans of the Shadow Monarch at the Battle of Luuguth Jor—ensuring that the fabled Red Star, a source of great natural energy, did not fall into Her hands.

Now Konowa must cross storm-tossed seas to seek out the lost elves and the prophesied return of another Star somewhere in a desert wasteland roiling with mysterious power, infernos of swirling magic, and legends brought back to life in new and terrible ways. And the fate of every living creature will come to depend on a small band of ragged and desperate soldiers, whose very loyalty to the Empire they have sworn to serve is no longer certain. When death is but a temporary condition, a terrifying question arises: who is the true ally—and fearsome enemy—in a growing conflict that threatens all?

PRAISE FOR THE LIGHT OF BURNING SHADOWS:

“Evans evokes the era of Napoleon with muskets and slashing swords while neatly mixing in military fantasy, swords and sorcery, and a great deal of success; readers will no doubt end up desperate for the next volume.”

—Publishers Weekly,Starred Review

“A gutsy fantasy set in a world of imperial greed and magical plotting, with an eye for the ordinary soldier’s plight that would have done Kipling proud.”

—Karen Traviss, #1 New York Times bestselling author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:CHRIS EVANS was born in Toronto, Canada and now lives in New York City.Chris is the author of two other books in the Iron Elves series, A Darkness Forged in Fire and Ashes of a Black Frost. He is a historian as well as an editor of military history and current affairs, including the highly successful Stackpole Military History series. Chris welcomes visitors to his website atwww.ironelves.com.

Here are some interesting facts from the AUTHOR REVEALED section about Chris Evans on the Simon & Schuster Website:

A. Not having it. It might sound odd, but I am happiest when I am striving to achieve something. And I like leaving at least something to my imagination.

MY NEWS ABOUT THE IRON ELVES TRILOGY GIVEAWAY:

Over this three week period, I am introducing you who aren't already fans, to the exciting IRON ELVES Trilogy by Chris Evans. I have a giveaway for a copy of each of the books leading up to the newest and last in the trilogy, ASHES OF A BLACK FROST. I will be leaving links to each of the books so you can get to know more about the author and the trilogy.

IF, (I CHANGED THE RULESABOUT THIS PART) I have someone who comments on all three posts for the trilogy and their name is chosen, I am going to be able to give away the entire trilogy to that one lucky reader thanks to Melissa and Simon & Schuster. This will be in addition to the people who win one of each of the books separately from each post. Good luck and watch for the IRON ELVES Trilogy here on BOOKIN' WITH BINGO!

Thanks to all!

Sadly, we will be saying good bye to Bookin' With Bingo early next month. Things just have been too hectic so we have chosen to close down with hopes for a new "BWB" someday. Thanks to all and KEEP READING!